For the 2025 school year, there are 3 special education public preschools serving 42 students in South Dakota.
South Dakota special education public preschools have a diversity score of 0.61, which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 0.54.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in South Dakota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in South Dakota?
The top ranked special education public preschools in South Dakota include Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 and Jefferson Building - 64.
How many special education public preschools are located in South Dakota?
3 special education public preschools are located in South Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dakota?
South Dakota special education public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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